Chapter 64 Zhu Yuanzhang teaches the prince how to control his ministers "Oh - sister, why are you so angry?"
"You should take care of it, you should take care of Tiande's affairs! You think too much, Tiande is our humerus minister, how can we neglect him?"
"Sister, calm down, let's talk about the fourth boy's marriage."
"As you saw this afternoon, the fourth child is just like the second child, and he is not a fuel-efficient lamp either!"
"Sister, I'm afraid that when the time comes, I'll be as stupid as my second brother..."
Zhu Yuanzhang put down his tea bowl and said with a flattering face.
"You don't have to worry about the second child's marriage, we know how to do it!"
"It's up to you, don't blame Tiande for nothing, just take advantage of good people as you please..."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled awkwardly and calmed down the girl's anger with some kind words! Outside, Zhu Yuanzhang was an arrogant emperor, but at home he was Ma Xiuying's husband, Zhu Chongba.
There was no way, Ma Xiuying just ate him to death.
"Boss!"
Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes at Zhu Biao who was covering his mouth and snickering, and said angrily: "I just hide aside and giggle. Come and analyze for us. Why did Hu Weiyong recommend Mr. Lin to be an official in the court to fill the vacancy?"
Zhu Biao's expression froze and he couldn't laugh anymore.
The father is being squeezed out by the mother, and the son is suffering. Who can he ask to explain this? "Father, Emperor..."
Zhu Biao thought for a moment and said cautiously:
"I think this is Hu Weiyong's way of 'praising and killing'!"
"Meanwhile?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, suddenly became interested, and immediately straightened his body: "Tell me carefully what 'Praise for Killing' means!"
Zhu Biao made a long bow and said calmly:
"My son thought that Hu Weiyong had guessed that his father wanted to pardon Mr. Lin and would reuse him. If he has another opponent like Yang Xian in the court in the future, it would be better to send Mr. Lin to a remote place early, away from the center of the court."
"In this way, we will not only gain a reputation as a wise man in front of His Majesty, but also reduce an unknown competitor."
“It can be said to kill two birds with one stone!”
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded happily and patted Zhu Biao's shoulder:
"Boss, you did not disappoint us!"
"You are right. This is Hu Weiyong's purpose. This is also the reason why I did not express my position on his proposal."
"We want to see what other performances he has!"
"Boss, since you have guessed Hu Weiyong's intention, how do you think we should handle this matter?"
"I report to my father."
Zhu Biao's eyes were as bright as a torch and his eyes were determined: "Since Hu Weiyong wants to expel Mr. Lin by 'praising him to death', why don't we go with the flow and agree to his request first, and then make plans later."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded thoughtfully after hearing this, and then asked: "We have our own arrangements for this matter. Speaking of Hu Weiyong, boss, what kind of person do you think he is?"
Zhu Biao took a deep breath and replied: "Hu Weiyong is very ambitious and has a strong desire for power."
"Hu Weiyong was promoted by Li Shanchang, and his official career was prosperous and soared. In a few years, he went from being a messenger in the Marshal's Mansion to being the Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu Province, ranking first among all officials."
"However, he is not satisfied with this because he cannot yet control the powerful Huaixi Group. Although Li Shanchang is idle at home, he is the real leader and talker of the Huaixi Group."
"If Hu Weiyong wants to sit on the throne of the leader of the Huaixi Group, he must get rid of Li Shanchang's control."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded silently and then asked: "Then tell me, should we use this Hu Weiyong?"
Zhu Biao thought for a moment and said firmly: "Available!"
"Hu Weiyong is different from Li Shanchang. Li Shanchang is very jealous, but he has no ambition and is loyal to his father."
"Hu Weiyong's ambition is older than that of Li Shan, and his loyalty to his father is obviously not as good as that of Li Shan."
"Moreover, Hu Weiyong is cunning and cunning, with vicious methods. He will do anything to achieve his goals. In order to bring down Yang Xian, he endured humiliation and was willing to be a licking dog. He can be said to be able to bend and stretch."
"People like Hu Weiyong are a double-edged sword. If you don't use it well, you will hurt yourself!"
When Zhu Biao said this, he paused and then added: "But I have to admit that when used properly, it is a sharp blade..."
"Not bad!"
Zhu Yuanzhang listened with great interest and praised: "Boss, you are right!"
"In the final analysis, Hu Weiyong just wants to be a powerful minister!"
"Powerful ministers are not to be feared. Sometimes only powerful ministers can accomplish great things, things that ordinary ministers cannot accomplish."
"If Hu Weiyong wants to be a powerful minister, we will help him. As long as he can be used by us, even if he is a treacherous minister, what can he do?"
"Sometimes even a traitor can be a sharp sword when used properly!"
Zhu Yuanzhang twirled his beard and nodded to Zhu Biao: "I will teach you these ways of controlling ministers slowly from now on!"
"It's the same thing again. If you want to be a good emperor, you have to know people well and make good use of them. There is no need to pursue perfection in your ministers. You just have to know what kind of ministers you want and how to use them!"
"Boss, it's not easy for you to analyze Hu Weiyong so well."
"As a prince and future emperor, your vision must be different from ordinary people, so that you can make the right decision in the complicated court."
It was rare to receive such affirmation from his father. Zhu Biao was refreshed and said: "To my father!"
"Tomorrow is the last day before execution. Once the second brother 'robs' Mr. Lin, how will he be dealt with?"
"It seems inappropriate to invite Mr. to serve as an official in the court now!"
"Previously, Mr. Lin proposed a plan to stop land annexation and take back the fertile land purchased by nobles and officials. Tomorrow morning, you will announce the cancellation of the household registration system. These measures are all offensive to the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty."
"Once Mr. Lin is allowed to enter the court, he will be pushed to the forefront. How should Mr. Lin get along with the nobles and ministers in the court?"
"My son is even worried that those unruly nobles will be detrimental to Mr. Lin."
Stopping land annexation caused heavy losses to officials all over the world.
Canceling the household registration system will undoubtedly destroy the iron rice bowl of more people.
Especially minor officials, jailers, catchers, etc. These positions are passed down from father to son, and from son to grandson, from generation to generation.
There is a lot of money and a lot of connections, which ordinary people would not envy.
Now that we have to completely ban it, you can imagine what kind of stir it will cause.
Once these people knew that this was all Lin Che's idea, they wouldn't eat him alive!
"That's it!"
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't take it seriously and said calmly: "You don't have to worry about these, we already have a plan!"
"When you didn't think of this until now, it's too late!"
"Mr. Lin has been released from prison, and we have made arrangements to properly resettle him!"
"Of course we can't let Mr. Lin directly join the court as an official now! If nothing else, the ideas Mr. Lin has given us are enough for those nobles to spit him to death!"
Hearing this, Zhu Biao embarrassedly stroked his somewhat heated face.
I thought I was thinking quite well, but in front of my father, I was so naive.
Queen Ma watched the conversation between father and son, but hesitated to speak.
Usually when it came to matters in the court, Queen Ma would remain silent if she could, even if she saw Prince Zhu Biao and looked embarrassed.
Zhu Yuanzhang kept talking there.
Queen Ma still suppressed her words.
Empress Ma has always set an example when it comes to interfering in the affairs of the harem.
She is familiar with history and knows how much damage the harem's interference in politics has done to the country and the country.
This is also an important reason why she supports Zhu Yuanzhang's ban on the harem's involvement in politics.
No matter how much Zhu Yuanzhang was in awe of her, she would never interfere in matters involving the court! (End of this chapter)